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Modern plays generally have one or two acts; sometimes three. Up until the 18th century, however, plays were usually segmented into 5 acts, each with a specific function or theme.

In my research I cannot identify a published and popular play with more than 5 acts. This is not to say there aren't lesser known works that have 6 or even more acts.

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